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VU12 PWO

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

301,525 mi
Last recorded301,525 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 301,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 301,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 301,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021
Pass 16 Jul 2019 242,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 220,322 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2018 220,322 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 181,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 23 Feb 2017 181,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inside

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1d)

bad damage to screen but not in drivers view

Fail 24 Feb 2016 140,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,601 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 108,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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VU12 PWO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 PWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VU12 PWO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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